2023 · O/N · 5054/21 | Q5

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(a)(i)

Most of the Sun’s emitted energy is in three regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. One is ultraviolet.

State the Sun’s three major electromagnetic regions, including ultraviolet, in order of increasing frequency.

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State A short answer. No explanation is needed, and adding one cannot earn extra marks.

[2 marks]

(a)(ii)

Give one damaging effect of ultraviolet radiation on the human body and the property causing it.

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State A short answer. No explanation is needed, and adding one cannot earn extra marks.

[2 marks]

(b)

Describe how transverse and longitudinal waves differ in vibration direction relative to travel.

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Describe Say what happens, in order. Reasons are not required unless the question also asks why.

[2 marks]

5054/21/O/N/23Cambridge O Level Physics 5054 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Paper 2 variant 1 · Question 5